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Brain Health and Memory Training (5 cr)

Code: SG10018-3001

General information


Enrollment
01.10.2023 - 31.10.2023
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
08.01.2024 - 26.05.2024
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Local portion
5 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact learning
Unit
Geronomikoulutus (SG)
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
Finnish
Seats
15 - 40
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology
Teachers
Jonna Puustinen
Anu Ihanus
Teacher in charge
Jonna Puustinen
Groups
SGAS22
Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology, Blended Learning, Fall, 2022
Course
SG10018

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

- You can describe the main key factors that promote brain health and prevent memory disorders
- You are able to analyse the effects of memory disorders on the functional ability and daily life of older people
- You are able to support older people with memory disorders and their next of kin by various care, service and rehabilitation interventions as well as through multidisciplinary cooperation
- You are able to apply a memory-friendly approach in encounters with older people with memory disorders and their next of kin

Content

- Main factors in promoting brain and memory health
- Criteria for good care of people with memory disorders
- Care, rehabilitation and services to support older people with memory disorders and their next of kin
- Memory-friendliness
- Evidence-based knowledge in memory work

Materials

Kulmala ym. 2019. Hyvä vanhuus. PS-Kustannus.
Hallikainen ym. 2019. Muistisairaan hoito. Duodecim.
Käypä hoito- ja HOTUS-suositukset.
Muu materiaali ilmoitetaan opintojakson aikana, opintojakson Moodlessa.

Teaching methods

Lähiopetus
Etäohjaus Moodle-oppimisympäristössä
Itsenäinen- ja tiimityöskentely
Oppimistehtävät

Student workload

Opintojakson suoritus 5 op = 5 x 27 h = 135 h opiskelijan työtä, se sisältää lähitunnit 13h, etäohjauksen 6h, etätiimitapaamiset 8h, itsenäisen ja tiimityöskentelyn sekä oppimistehtävien tekemisen 108h.

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